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Chalmers University of Technology developing rechargeable cement-based batteries
Chalmers University of Technology developing rechargeable cement-based batteries Imagine an entire twenty storey concrete building which can store energy like a giant battery. Thanks to unique researc...
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ACO provides emissions roadmap for CO2nstructZero companies
ACO provides emissions roadmap for CO2nstructZero companies ACO Technologies’ achievement in reducing its carbon emissions offers a roadmap to aspiring CO2nstructZero companies, after the company redu...
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VÖGELE and HAMM deliver tunnel paving project with lower temperatures and emissions
VÖGELE and HAMM deliver tunnel paving project with lower temperatures and emissions The paving of a road tunnel under the Kriegstrasse in Karlsruhe was carried out under stringent constraints. To redu...
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Buckhurst Plant Hire invests £2.5m into new Hyundai Excavator Fleet
Buckhurst Plant Hire invests £2.5m into new Hyundai Excavator Fleet Hyundai dealer, Taylor & Braithwaite has recently supplied a brand-new fleet of Hyundai Excavators, to long-term customer Buckhu...
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Norway’s biggest landslide disaster proved the value of drones
Norway’s biggest landslide disaster proved the value of drones In disaster situations, first responders often bear the same life-threatening risks as the victims themselves, so DJI’s unman...
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Target Group expands with funding from the Metro Bank
Target Group expands with funding from the Metro Bank A boom in the construction industry created unprecedented demand for the Target Group which specialises in digger, dumper and access platform hire...
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Volvo P6870D ABG Paver with heated VB79 Screed sets a new standard in paving
Volvo P6870D ABG Paver with heated VB79 Screed sets a new standard in paving After exploring competitor offerings, MAC Surfacing have returned to Volvo and recently taken delivery of a new P6870D ABG...
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Accuracy reports UK’s electric bus fleet will be the largest in Europe by 2024
Accuracy reports UK’s electric bus fleet will be the largest in Europe by 2024 The UK is set to have the largest electric bus fleet in Europe by 2024, with the number of buses projected to grow...
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Asphaltica and Oil-Non-Oil team up for 24-26 November 2021 event
Asphaltica and Oil-Non-Oil team up for 24-26 November 2021 event “Smart roads to the future” – For the first time, Veronafiere brings together the entire supply chain dedicated to the world of r...
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KaarbonTech Asset Management expands across the UK
KaarbonTech Asset Management expands across the UK In a year like no other, where job losses and organisational downsizing has been prevalent around the world, KaarbonTech Asset Management has bucked...
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Company Voluntary Arrangements still in fashion in the UK
Company Voluntary Arrangements still in fashion in the UK In the hotly anticipated judgment of Mr Justice Zacaroli in the case of Lazari Properties 2 Limited and Ors and New Look Retailers Limited [20...
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More Battery Gigafactories needed in Britain to meet 2040 140GWh capacity
More Battery Gigafactories needed in Britain to meet 2040 140GWh capacity The UK must rapidly accelerate the establishment of Gigafactories and new battery technology development, or risk losing domes...
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Roadways is investing in a new research, development and innovation centre in Brighton
Roadways is investing in a new research, development and innovation centre in Brighton Roadways is investing in a new research, development and innovation centre at Plus X Brighton on Lewes Road. Jame...
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Total UK launches Work Well safety training portal for the Bitumen Industry
Total UK launches Work Well safety training portal for the Bitumen Industry Total UK’s bitumen division, has launched a dedicated health and safety training platform designed to enable industry...
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CIRIA annual debate looks at Construction’s race to Net Zero
CIRIA annual debate looks at Construction’s race to Net Zero CIRIA are thrilled to announce this year’s virtual Annual Debate Construction’s race to net zero: fact or fiction will be hoste...
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British Safety Council responds to new Fire Safety Act
British Safety Council responds to new Fire Safety Act Four years on from the Grenfell Tower tragedy, there are many thousands of people still living in high rise residential buildings clad in flammab...
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TandM combats dusty construction sites with Dust Suppression fleet
T&M combats dusty construction sites with Dust Suppression fleet Horsham-based T&M Bowser Solutions’ (T&M) entire fleet of dust suppression tankers has been deployed, on the cusp of the UK...
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Begbies Traynor Group acquires leading finance broker MAF Finance Group
Begbies Traynor Group acquires leading finance broker MAF Finance Group National professional services consultancy, Begbies Traynor Group has acquired leading finance broker, MAF Finance Group, an exp...
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CASE excavators rectify landslide damage at Bocca Trabaria in Italy
CASE excavators rectify landslide damage at Bocca Trabaria in Italy Two CASE excavators work to rebuild and strengthen a site in the aftermath of a landslide at Bocca Trabaria, the highest pass betwee...
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Ambitious carbon project by WJ Group scoops Highways England sustainability award
Ambitious carbon project by WJ Group scoops Highways England sustainability award An ambitious carbon reduction project has picked up a top award from Highways England for its work transforming the ro...
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Autonomous mobile EffiBOTs rolled out at SEAT factory in Barcelona
Autonomous mobile EffiBOTs rolled out at SEAT factory in Barcelona SEAT has introduced new autonomous robots to work collaboratively with its staff at the Martorell factory. The autonomous mobile robo...
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Black Iron selects Cargill for Ukrainian iron-ore business
Black Iron selects Cargill for Ukrainian iron-ore business Black Iron Inc., has announced that it has selected Cargill Inc., for offtake rights on the initial four million tonnes per year of productio...
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SENNEBOGEN electric material handler gets sorted with ceiling power and diesel powerpack
SENNEBOGEN electric material handler gets sorted with ceiling power and diesel powerpack It is the ultimate package for recycling applications that makes the hearts of electric machine fans beat faste...
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ASHBROOK excited to be the first UK company to receive Cat 315 GC Excavators
ASHBROOK excited to be the first UK company to receive Cat 315 GC Excavators Finning UK & Ireland, exclusive distributor of Cat® products, has supplied leading plant, access equipment and tractor...
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Mecalac launches new site dumpers in the UK
Mecalac launches new site dumpers in the UK Earlier this month, Mecalac Construction Equipment UK launched a suite of new site dumper models at an exclusive event at its Warwickshire demo ground. The...
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Hitachi Zosen Inova wins contract for second Kompogas Plant in the Peloponnese
Hitachi Zosen Inova wins contract for second Kompogas Plant in the Peloponnese The new biogas plant in Kalamata is the second of its type being built on the Greek peninsula of Peloponnese in quick suc...
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Xerotech and Agder partner to electrify mining and construction fleets in Scandinavia
Xerotech and Agder partner to electrify mining and construction fleets in Scandinavia Xerotech, a leading manufacturer of lithium-ion battery systems, and Agder, a total supplier to the construction a...
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Two more compact Volvo excavators head for Tilsley Plant Hire
Two more compact Volvo excavators head for Tilsley Plant Hire Following the impressive performance of a previously purchased ECR58D, Tilsley Plant Hire has recently taken delivery of a brand new Volvo...
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Paving the longest rail tunnels in Germany needs VÖGELE Super Paver power
Paving the longest rail tunnels in Germany needs VÖGELE Super Paver power Road construction projects in rail tunnels are particularly demanding. On the one hand, the cramped job site situation require...
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Construction Alliance North East looks at Northumberland Rail Line Concerns
Construction Alliance North East looks at Northumberland Rail Line Concerns Regional lobbying organisation Construction Alliance North East (CAN) says it has been buoyed by talks with Northumberland C...
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Ridgway Rentals now offer a splash of Doosan orange
Ridgway Rentals now offer a splash of Doosan orange Ridgway Rentals adds a splash of Doosan orange to their fleet with the addition of Doosan DA30 Dump trucks this month. The DA30 offers best-in-class...
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D4 motorway project in the Czech Republic PPP finance includes KfW IPEX-Bank
D4 motorway project in the Czech Republic PPP finance includes KfW IPEX-Bank The consortium consisting of VINCI Highways and Meridiam (50/50) achieved successful financial close on the PPP project for...
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Kaiden Ashun wins Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2021 competition
Kaiden Ashun wins Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2021 competition An electrotechnical installations apprentice from Cardiff has been crowned this year’s winner of the Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2021 competi...
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Business booming for Besblock in Shropshire
Business booming for Besblock in Shropshire Shropshire firm Besblock, one of the biggest names in construction in the Midlands, today reported orders were ‘flying through the roof’ as the easing of lo...
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Britain looks to the 4th Industrial Revolution to lead the world in manufacturing
Britain looks to the 4th Industrial Revolution to lead the world in manufacturing Whilst the UK has been an industrial leader for decades, shifting trends in manufacturing has meant that the UK’s tota...
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HERRENKNECHT pushing forward at the Brenner Base Tunnel
HERRENKNECHT pushing forward at the Brenner Base Tunnel The miners in the Brenner Base Tunnel are pushing ahead rapidly with the major rail project. On Wednesday, March 31, 2021, they achieved a new r...
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XAIS and EyeVi partner to deliver unique digital asset management to the UK
XAIS and EyeVi partner to deliver unique digital asset management to the UK XAIS Asset Management has joined forces with EyeVi Technologies to bring a unique digital asset management capability to UK-...
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JCB PotholePro proves itself on M6 fast lane night shift
JCB PotholePro proves itself on M6 fast lane night shift JCB’s brand new pothole fixer put in a night shift on the fast lane of the M6 – mending road defects in double quick time. The JCB Pothol...
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Eurovia drives towards net zero with all-electric site team
Eurovia drives towards net zero with all-electric site team As set out in the Government’s Construction Playbook, the construction sector needs to make strides towards the 2050 net zero commitment; ta...
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Orange Business Services IoT solutions chosen for Mine vehicle unloading and quality monitoring
Orange Business Services IoT solutions chosen for Mine vehicle unloading and quality monitoring Raspadskaya, a Russian coal mining company partly owned by British steel making and mining group EVRAZ,...
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NEBOSH and Health and Safety Executive launch new risk management qualification
NEBOSH and Health and Safety Executive launch new risk management qualification NEBOSH has partnered with Great Britain’s regulator, the Health and Safety Executive, to launch an introductory qualific...
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Hyundai HL960A Wheel Loader quickly becomes a firm favourite at G Webb Haulage
Hyundai HL960A Wheel Loader quickly becomes a firm favourite at G Webb Haulage To meet the ever-increasing demand for recycled aggregate materials, G Webb Haulage operates a large site adjacent to the...
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Zero emission bus funding to help UK minimise carbon from local public transport
Zero emission bus funding to help UK minimise carbon from local public transport In order to achieve the long-term objective of reducing the carbon footprint in the United Kingdom, the government has...
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Outer Hebrides islands get permanent link thanks to Mabey Bridge
Outer Hebrides islands get permanent link thanks to Mabey Bridge Mabey Bridge, a leading international modular bridging specialist has been selected to design and install a 99 metre span bridge to lin...
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Will Brexit increase or reduce the cost of construction?
Will Brexit increase or reduce the cost of construction? The United Kingdom is the first and only nation to part ways with the European Union since it joined the European Communities -the predecessor...
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SPIE installing high voltage switchgear for Merseytravel
SPIE installing high voltage switchgear for Merseytravel SPIE UK has been awarded a new contract for the supply and installation of replacement high voltage switchgear by Merseytravel. SPIE UK will be...
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Civil Aviation Authority authorises drone trial for BVLOS operations
Civil Aviation Authority authorises drone trial for BVLOS operations In a significant step forward for the drone industry, beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) command & control solution developer...
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Air Leaks cost UK business £100m every year
Air Leaks cost UK business £100m every year Across UK-based businesses, it is estimated that a staggering £100m is lost every year through air leaks. Wasted energy isn’t just hitting the wallets of th...
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UK Industry launches Skills Hub to improve supply chain procurement
UK Industry launches Skills Hub to improve supply chain procurement The Supply Chain Sustainability School, a multi-award-winning initiative which represents a common approach to addressing sustainabi...
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Securing Chernobyl with the EBRD
Securing Chernobyl with the EBRD At 01:23:40 on 26 April 1986, the failure of a routine test at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine, then part of the Soviet Union, caused reactor 4 to explode...
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